ACT Scores

[TheBrahm]

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[kdburton]

I was wondering what are the kind of ACT scores people that get accepted into direct to medical programs get, because I've heard rumors that if they aren't a certain score they get thrown out without even reviewing the transcript. I got a 31 on the ACT and I was wondering if that's high enough to get into any direct to medical programs, and if ACT scores are valued higher than high school grades. Thanks in advance.

Are you talking about a BS/MD program or are you talking about getting accepted to a college and then reporting your ACT to medical schools when you apply in your Jr year?

If its the latter then it probably won't matter what you get on the ACT. If its the former then you'll probably have to contact individual BS/MD programs and ask what their averages are. I'd think a 31 is pretty competitive but I assume many BS/MD programs like to see SATs as well since ACT is predominately a midwest test from what I understand

 

[DrYoda]

I think a 31 is a competative score.

ACT scores are more valuable than HS grades because they give a better comparison between canidates from different schools.

 

[HappyG0Lucky]

It's been a long time, I graduated HS in 2002, but it seems back then the local BS/MD program that I was interested in wanted at least a 30 on the ACT. I think a 31 is fine, but call the program just to check.

 

[Depakote]

I think a 31 is a competative score.

ACT scores are more valuable than HS grades because they give a better comparison between canidates from different schools.

I'd say a 31+ is reasonable...

Then again, some programs are going to be more competitive. Northwestern is probably going to pull your 95th percentile students while the 90s will work for the state schools.

Plus, it's probably going to be weighted in a formula with your GPA. (GPA*10+ACT)= Magic Number or something like that

(don't quote me on the percentiles... I'm just trying to give you an idea on the relative differences)

 

[JrayETSU]

A score of 31 should be competitive for a BS/MD program. I got a 29 and was accepted into a PMMD program after my freshman year. Just try to get a lot of things to feel out a resume. Volunteer, jobshadow, clubs, etc.. What schools program are you looking at?

 

[speciald]

Not sure what schools you're looking at but it seems some are looking for scores in the 32-34 range, on the concordance tables a 1400=32, 1500=34:

Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) (7 year program) Provisional admission into medical school. Typical applicant has an average 1500 SAT score, 33-34 ACT score, 3.9 G.P.A., and three SAT II subject tests (writing, chemistry and math IIc) Students must take the MCAT and maintain a minimum G.P.A average. Applications are due Dec 1 on the year prior to matriculation. International students: Eligible for this combined program (link) Contact phone number: Admission representative 617-353-2300


Drexel University College of Medicine (DUCM) (7 year program) Applicants require minimum SAT score of 1360, minimum 3.5 GPA, in top 10% of high school class, and maintain a minimum 3.45 GPA as an undergraduate (no grades less than a C), and a minimum MCAT score of 30. If interested in Drexel University College of Medicine, applicants can choose from the following undergradutate campuses: Wilkes University (WU), West Chester University (WU), Muhlenberg College (MC), Monmouth University (MU), Lehigh University (LU), Villanova University (VU), Rosemont College (RC), and Ursinus College (UC).


George Washington School of Medicine (GWSM) and George Washington University (GWU) (7-8 year program) Provisional admission into medical school. Each year a student's progress is monitored. Applicants require minimum SAT 1400, MCAT not required, and must maintain a minimum 3.3 GPA as an undergraduate. Students required to take SAT II in writing, science and mathematics. Students must have 100 hours of community service per year. 20 students matriculate into the program every year. Freshman scholarship options (FSO) available. International students: Not eligible for the combined program. Contact phone number: 800-447-3765

This link may be helpful for more info:
http://services.aamc.org/currdir/section3/degree2.cfm?data=yes&program=bsmd

Good luck!🙂

 

[speciald]

BTW, Brahm, when a school is specifying a "minimum" they will usually reject you without reading further if you don't meet it. Could be a waste of your time and money to apply. But don't confuse that with their "average" - obviously lots of students were below that or it wouldn't be an average! So you should apply there even if you're a little under that mark.